US Bridges

121st Street over Mission Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.05 Miles North of K-32 · Structure no. 503001050000001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

121st Street over Mission Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 121st Street over Mission Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries121st Street
CrossesMission Creek
Location0.05 Miles North of K-32
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06534, -94.86189
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic214 by 2041
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 121st Street over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 121st Street over Mission Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 121st Street over Mission Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is 121st Street over Mission Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns 121st Street over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.